Decatur, Alabama has an alarmingly higher rate of violent crime than the national average. There were 32.2 reported incidences of violent crime per 100,000 people in 35603 Decatur, AL compared to the US national average of 22.7 for the same time period. Similarly, property crimes such as burglary and larceny are also higher in Decatur than the national average. In 35603 Decatur, AL there were 44.6 reported property crimes per 100,000 people compared to the US national average of 35.4 for the same time period. This is an issue that should be taken seriously by both local and federal authorities in order to ensure a safe community for all residents of Decatur and surrounding areas.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Decatur (zip 35603) violent crime is 32.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Decatur (zip 35603) property crime is 44.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Decatur, Alabama does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Hartselle, Alabama. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Hartselle, Alabama. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.